Corporate Purpose, Redefined
Shareholder value is no longer everything. The 2019 Business Roundtable redefined the prevailing view of the modern corporation: companies must also deliver value to employees, customers, communities and society.
In light of this shift (accelerated by the Coronavirus crisis), ESG and Human Capital Management (“HCM”) matters will become core to corporate governance and executive compensation conversations. Semler Brossy offers this webpage as an ongoing resource for Boards and companies navigating these complex and timely governance topics.
Our latest analysis and insights on the current landscape of ESG in executive incentives. View previous report here.
Our Guidance for Translating Theory into Action
A selection of our published advice on ESG and HCM matters where they intersect with executive compensation
Olivia Voorhis, John Borneman, Tatyana Day, Kevin Masini Download
Seymour Burchman, Seamus O'Toole
John Borneman, Blair Jones, and Kathryn Neel Download
Emerging Trends in ESG and Incentives: Research Findings & Perspectives
Kathryn Neel and John Borneman
Kathryn Neel
Legislative, Regulatory and Other Developments
An overview of trends and requirements shaping the regulatory and reporting environments around ESG and HCM matters
Stakeholder Governance and the Fiduciary Duties of Directors
Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz
SEC Disclosure Proposal Sharpens Human Capital Focus
Corporate Secretary
Tracking SEC’s Evolving Approach to ESG Disclosures
Bloomberg Law
IR Magazine
Hunter Andrews Kurth
How Boards and Companies are Responding
How Boards and companies are addressing ESG and HCM matters in executive pay, the Board’s role and shareholder engagement
Are Companies Incorporating ESG Factors Into Executive Remuneration?
CGLytics
Roadmap for Sustainability: Executive and Employee Compensation
Ceres
The Wall Street Journal
Forbes
MarketWatch
Views from Investors and Other Stakeholders
A sampling of the corporate purpose and ESG debate, including prominent views from investors, employees, and business and governance commenters
How Fund Families Support ESG-Related Shareholder Proposals
Morningstar, Inc.
BlackRock’s 2020 Priorities with a Focus on Sustainability, and ISS’ New Climate Voting Policy
Sidley Austin LLP
Aligning Corporate Culture With Long-Term Strategy
State Street Global Advisors
The Wall Street Journal
Corporate Secretary